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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.12, 1,041.92 and 545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.12, 1,041.92 and 545.61 is: 752.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.12 : 1,041.92 = 545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.12/1,041.92 = 545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.12x = 1,041.92 × 545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.12x = 568,479.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,479.24/755.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.84

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